Various Bible 201 Topics
On Mission for Jesus
Themes: What do you want to do for Jesus and when will you be ready to do it? If you have been a professed Jesus Believer for years, you have been discipled with emphasis mostly to understand and discuss the “what” of the Bible and everyday living.
Ready for “More”?
Themes: How do church people know/acknowledge when they’re ready for “more”? What is the purpose of sermons, small groups, Sunday school, Bible 201/301? What do church people think is the purpose of all the learning that goes on?
What is Discipleship?
…and how do you know when you’re being discipled? Themes: Using “churchy” terms without knowing what they really mean. Western world vs. Eastern world expectations of learning a language. How do you recognize when you’re being taught? How do mentors and instructors know when you’re ready to graduate?
Purpose of the Church
Themes: Why did Yahweh deliver the Hebrews from bondage? Why didn’t the Israelites subdue ALL of the nations/peoples in the Promised Land? Why did the Israelites desire a king? Why should these accounts matter to modern day Believers?
Visitor vs. Membership Mindsets
Themes: Unpacking the fraternity/sorority concept to operate as a drawing force in the world.Networking, identity, similarity of thinking, everlasting commitment, legacy and lifetime significance.
Ministrering to Other Worship Groups
Themes: What will permit Believers to minister to other worship groups in need of support? What is the purpose for regularly convening to worship? Six components of (our) worship: 1) apologetics, 2) singing/music, 3) prayers, 4) fellowship, 5) dining and 6) preaching and teaching.
Baldilocks and the Two Bears
Lesson text: 2 Kings 2:23-24
Why Apologetics?
Themes: Modern-day Christians are confused by the hijacking and redefinition of the culture. We believers should expose ourselves to the culture to observe and learn. Believers should know our Bible and the Bible should help believers to manage our emotions.
What Church People Don’t Get
Themes: What qualifies believers to hear “Well done, good and faithful servant”? Why do believers think they will be greeted by loved ones after death?
Denominations, Baptism, and Behavior
Themes: Who are we? How should believers uniquely refer to ourselves?
Equipped Saints?
Theme: What happens if/when believers stall in their personal learning and development?
Christian Sloth and Lethargy
Theme: Let’s discuss “childlikeness” in regard to the believer’s joy, energy and behavior.
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